Los Angeles city, CA

ZIP 90048 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Los Angeles city, CA (90048)

Median Income

$104,227

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,023

Wealth inflow

Population

20,796

Unemployment

6.1%

2.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,023 for ZIP 90048 (Los Angeles city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.1%+65% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.8%-86% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.1%-48% vs US avg

2,456

Establishments

38,255

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction1.9%
Manufacturing3.0%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Retail trade7.2%
Transportation, utilities1.5%
Information13.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.7%
Professional, scientific, management25.8%
Education, health care, social16.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.5%
Other services4.9%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90048 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.5%, median income fell 5.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.9%.

Median Income

$104,227

+39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate